“Joe you have delivered exceptional work on behalf of Kite and I am so grateful for having had you on the team. You delivered Every. Single. Time. And even saved us some spend with our vendors. I appreciate you always ensuring Kite is represented well with our creative and business needs but also ensuring our financial stewardship. Looking forward to the prospect of working with you again! ”
— PATRICIA HESS, GILEAD
 

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Joe’s generous spirit is also evident in his creative approach; while he always has a strong vision, whether it relates to ad direction, web design, corporate branding or photography, he still solicits and genuinely welcomes feedback. In my experience, that is truly a rare find.

This fearlessness and openness however aren’t limited to Joe's creativity; they are also evident in his ability to quickly adapt to a changing environment and to re-invent himself in the workplace as the needs of the organization changes. As a former entrepreneur, I value that sort of initiative above all else and would not hesitate to recommend Joe for a leadership position.

— MAGGIE BEAUMIER

While reporting to me as the Vice President of Human Resources, Joseph had several areas of responsibility, including Employee Engagement, Corporate Communications and Brand Marketing. Joseph was the lead for initiatives in all areas, using his marketing background to develop a radically improved LesConcierges recruiting brand (Joe had also rebranded the corporate company brand twice). This enhanced brand allowed LesConcierges to attract better talent globally while opening new offices in Sydney, Shanghai, London and Atlanta, as well as in the San Francisco office.

Joseph’s enthusiasm about and compassion for employees and for high employee satisfaction was evident in everything he did. He brings to every situation a desire to make things better and the creativity to think outside the box. He continually strives to challenge the status quo, and then drives to completion the work needed to make the changes effective. He is a leader that cares about others and the organization as a whole, while effectively balancing the sometimes opposing needs of employees and employer. He is strategic in his thinking, but has the willingness and expertise to then execute with tact and precision.

— CONNIE KATSAROS

As VP of Marketing at LesConcieges, Joe Hayes hired our creative firm, Two Minds Creative, to work on multiple ongoing rebranding and design projects. During his tenure, LesConcieges grew from a national company to an international brand. It was his responsibility to reposition the company branding for a global market. He handled this colosal task with luxury-market savvy and great multi-tasking skills, keeping all the balls in the air as he guided our creative team through a plethora of projects. His insights, attention to detail and good nature make him a great asset in any creative endeavor.

— NORMA MCDONAUGH; TWO MINDS CREATIVE

If I can summarize Joe's work style in a couple of words , it's this: Generous Leadership. He is the kind of colleague that will always listen, provide sound advice and act on his promises. A joy to work with, Joe's beaming personality made him a perfect fit for his role as Head of Employee Engagement, with remarkable success. During tough times while the company was expanding and the culture suffered, Joe almost single-handedly kept the troops marching forward and the morale high. His measurable impact is felt everyday on the floor. It is his warm approach and tactical thinking I strive to learn from. He is also a creative force and a person with an exquisite eye for detail and good taste.

— ANTOINE ALSAYAH

 

A Dream Manager is the way I would describe Joe Hayes. I had the pleasure of working for Joe at LesConcierges and he has an amazing way of infusing his team with positivity. I greatly appreciated his open and honest communication style and always felt supported by him. He is a generous leader who provides strategic and creative guidance when needed, while recognizing his team’s own strengths, encouraging them to succeed. Joe is an outstanding asset for any organization and I highly recommend him for a leadership role.

— LAURIE WAISSMAN

I had the pleasure of working with Joe on a development project last year. Joe is charismatic, organized and very insightful. His feedback and input based on his extensive experience was valued and crucial to the progression of the project. Joe also gave me the space I needed to deliver high quality work without micromanagement, which I greatly appreciated. Joe is an incredible asset to all projects lucky enough to have him. I look forward to working with Joe again soon!

— MICHELLE HERSH

It is very hard to find the proper words to describe how fantastic it was to work for Joseph Hayes.

Joseph, first and foremost, had a commitment to the company's success and my employee satisfaction more than any supervisor I have ever collaborated with or reported to.

Joe's knowledge base of client needs was always on par with their desires. His ideas and final delivery were always of the highest quality, always on time and above and beyond what clients were expecting.

His eye for the aesthetic in form and design helped me to produce materials and assets that were shockingly beautiful while his ingenuity and innovative initiative saved the company time and money. Joseph has a natural talent for organizing and communication that always kept his teams on track and highly focused without posing as dictator or using micro-management to do so.

— JACOB YANES

There are many wonderful things that I can say about Joe, but words won't even come close to explain the inspirational, charismatic, and leadership qualities that he portrays. I had the opportunity to work with Joe directly at LesConcierges where he made every day meaningful and productive as we worked together to build a corporate culture where employees and business could thrive.

— JULIE KASTEN